Visual Studio - Resx File default 'internal' to 'public'

1. Right click on Resource file ( resource.resx ) => Properties.

2. Custom Tool => Change to PublicResXFileCodeGenerator

Instead of the ResXFileCodeGenerator, use the PublicResXFileCodeGenerator.

You can do this by setting this as the Custom Tool property in the Property Window for the Resx file you want public access to.

Edit: Alternatetively you can set the Access Modifier to public when you open the resx file in Visual Studio. The Access Modifier dropdown box can be found at the top of the form.